Three dead, 150 missing in India river torrent disaster caused by broken glacier
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- Three people were confirmed dead and at least 150 were missing in northern India after…
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Asia
Why India’s coronavirus cases have fallen so sharply
by Glenda Kwek, with Abhaya Srivastava and Nishant Saxena Agence France Presse NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- With its 1.3…
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North Korea to receive Covid vaccine after making request
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has requested Covid-19 vaccines and is expected to receive nearly two million doses,…
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Biden demands Myanmar military ‘relinquish power
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden on Thursday called on Myanmar's military to "relinquish power" in the…
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First US warship transits Taiwan Strait since Biden inauguration
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A US warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the American navy said, in the…
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Japan toughens virus measures with new law
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan passed a new law strengthening enforcement of its virus restrictions on Wednesday, allowing authorities to…
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China to offer 10 million vaccine doses to Covax
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China plans to provide 10 million doses of Covid-19 jabs to the WHO-backed international vaccine…
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WHO expert calls for patience over sensitive Wuhan probe
by Laurie CHEN BEIJING, China (AFP) -- There will be no quick answers into the origins of the coronavirus, one…
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Nearly 11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Nearly 11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020 -- almost double the number of a…
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Saudi bars entry from 20 countries as Covid-19 surges
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia on Tuesday suspended entry from 20 countries, ranging from some neighbouring states…
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